I'm amazed and honored by Hollywood screenwriter Bonnie MacBird's comments about my upcoming collection of Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody novellas and short stories, which will be published in September. Here's what she said:.
Dan
Andriacco hits it out of the park with Rogues
Gallery, a collection of short mystery stories featuring the two
unlikely brothers-in-law and modern day Holmes and Watson of Sebastian McCabe
and Jeff Cody. Narrator Cody is a sardonic, witty newlywed everyman while
McCabe (rotund in the tradition of Nero Wolfe) is an avid, oddball Sherlockian
with formidable powers of his own.
Andriacco’s
distinctive tone delights – in a similar manner to the
brilliant M.C.Beaton – with his combination of cozy, small town detail and
hilarious and pointed observations of its denizens.
The cozy elements are
all in the settings, here including an all-female art show, Christmas and
Halloween parties, college politics and the developing relations of Cody and
his new bride as they navigate newlywed issues. But unlike many mysteries
with cozy elements, Andriacco’s plots are masterful.
Like a skilled close-up
magician, Andriacco lulls you into what appears to be quiet Midwestern sense of
normalcy, only to turn up an ace from his sleeve with a murderous surprise.
You’re in the hands of a master of mystery plotting here. Rogues Gallery is a delightful read,
hard to put down, and highly recommended. And did I say fun?
If you've been buying my books, thank you and pleasing consider supporting Rogues Gallery through my Pubslush campaign.
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